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  1. Stigster

    When i empty sink water goes in toilet bowl

    Excellent advice given and also, if you have a spare person you can do the toilet plunge and have someone block the shower waste with a wet rag. If you don't have a helper at the time, put a wet rag over the shower waste to block it off and put a bucket of water on top of that. Bung it up. Maybe...
  2. Stigster

    Pipe freeze machine - new toy!

    I've frozen countless pipes, lost count, and I've never had that happen! All I can think is it must have frozen in two places leaving a water pocket between to do that. The offset bend in the pipe might (must?) have something to do with it. One thing is known for sure, there is no common...
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    Max distance for 10mm tails off 22mm flow and return

    I would not be worried about 3 metres of 10mm coming off the 22mm even if it was going up a floor but yes, with longer runs and going up in the building frictional losses can become a factor. With you only going 3 metres in any direction I would not expect any problems at all. The lads are all...
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    Max distance for 10mm tails off 22mm flow and return

    10mm pipe is more prone to blockages for obvious reasons (smaller bore of course) but the proper answer to that is to maintain a clean system. If the system starts out clean and you have the correct dose of corrosion inhibiter it'll be fine. 10mm becomes a problem in very poorly maintained...
  5. Stigster

    Intro of myself to everyone

    Welcome to the forums or rather a return to the forums. You sound like a "can do" guy which is great. Loads of good people here and you'll be able to both contribute and learn I'm sure.
  6. Stigster

    Max distance for 10mm tails off 22mm flow and return

    It's the heat output of the radiators that is the deciding factor on the pipe sizes, rather than distance, in a domestic situation at least. The original installer took 22mm as far as he could basically because it's the "proper" thing to do and he was probably a decent guy so put the effort in...
  7. Stigster

    System dropping pressure every few days

    The very first thing to do is find the expansion relief pipe (colloquially known as the "blow off" pipe") and go and see if it is actively dripping. If it is dry there, cut the finger off a cheap rubber glove or use a little sandwich bag or similar and tie it over the end of the expansion relief...
  8. Stigster

    Heating water has started heating the radiators as well!

    It won't cause problems but it's worth heeding gmartine's words. It is very difficult to talk about prices (not that you asked!) because we are all in different areas with different economies but where I'm at, and to give you a ballpark figure, for a 3 port it would be approximately £80 for the...
  9. Stigster

    Heating water has started heating the radiators as well!

    There can be a couple of reasons why this happens if it has been happening from day one but Simon is correct I believe as it's a new problem so must be caused by a valve failure. Sometimes the cylinder primaries are also teed into the wrong place and a non-return valve is installed to remedy...
  10. Stigster

    How to change water level?

    Screw that posi-looking screw in clockwise that Shaun has indicated, that'll raise the float and raise the water level. If the tank has been flushing from the level we see in the picture, no wonder you've been having problems. The cistern looks less than half full which will obviously cause a...
  11. Stigster

    Why is my mains water PRV not maintaining 3 bar?

    I had to ask what "drop tight" meant here and thankfully I got a good explanation but they could have saved me asking if they'd only called them "Raise tight"!
  12. Stigster

    Non-return valves for mixer tap

    Yes a check valve at on the hot feed under the tap would prevent that. I still stand by the fact that a pressure reducing valve on the cold mains is the proper thing to do if the pressures are ridiculously out of balance. Put in a PRV and set it to the same pressure as the group inlet on the hot...
  13. Stigster

    ceramic cartridge circlip replacement

    I know that clip as a retaining clip but good luck finding what you want based on that. I cannot think of anywhere or anyone that sells such a thing on its own. You may get lucky at the plumber's merchants though if they are willing to take one of an old set of knackered valves or a set of demo...
  14. Stigster

    The only pipe cutter you will ever need...

    I get it mate, I really do!
  15. Stigster

    What we all working on this week ?

    Hi Guys, having a 'mare today with a "simple" towel rail job for my uncle. Doing it purely for the love of plumbing for free of course 😵 on my day off. Old rail a tiny bit rusty so he's bought an new one (Years left in the old one if you ask me!). Exactly the same as the old one he says. Easy...
  16. Stigster

    Leaky tap connector to toilet cistern

    If it's not almost perfectly square on to the spigot it won't seal. The simplest solution might be a rubber 1/2" seal. John guest do them for their tap connectors as a spare. You'll probably have to buy a pack of five or ten though. Ideally the pipe should be bent or replaced so it does fit...
  17. Stigster

    Hi, anyone know what this is? Image attached

    Now this is a bit of wild guess but it could well be a drain waste heat recovery unit. For preheating incoming water to cylinders. It has two connections that look like they'd take the water you want to preheat through it and a connection big enough for a waste pipe too. The only problem is that...
  18. Stigster

    Blocking off a 155 copper pipe

    An electric pipe freezer, the Rothenberger one I use at least, does not need access behind the pipes at all and the heads clamp on only to the front side of the pipe meaning it's possible to freeze one that is tight against the wall. Do you have access to an electric pipe freezer of that type...
  19. Stigster

    The only pipe cutter you will ever need...

    Looks great for new installations, not very useful for alterations in place though. I'm perfectly happy with my slices and old style pipe cutter on the rare occasions I use it, only when working on sizes bigger than 28mm.
  20. Stigster

    Why is my mains water PRV not maintaining 3 bar?

    I understand. Thanks for the explanation.

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